UAV Defense Apparatus Using High-Energy Electromagnetic Pulses
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for defending against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the civil sector face challenges, such as the need for accurate lethal targeting and risk of collateral damage, and are ineffective against autonomously guided drones using interference transmitters.
Innovation Solution
A defense apparatus that emits high-energy electromagnetic pulses to disrupt UAV operations, preventing data acquisition and weapon system use, while minimizing collateral damage, and includes a communications device, emitting device, and control device for targeted pulse emission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If lethal weapons are used to combat drones, then the ability to destroy UAVs is improved, but the risk of collateral damage and the need for accurate targeting increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the harmful electromagnetic signals that drones rely on for navigation and control into a beneficial defense mechanism. By emitting targeted electromagnetic pulses, the system disrupts the drone's electronic systems, turning the drone's dependence on electromagnetic signals against it. This non-lethal approach neutralizes the threat without requiring physical destruction, thereby eliminating collateral damage while maintaining effectiveness against autonomously guided drones.
2Reliability
If interference transmitters are used to disrupt radio-based control, then the ability to counter controlled drones is improved, but the effectiveness decreases against autonomously guided drones
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal defense system that can counter both radio-controlled and autonomously guided drones through a single electromagnetic pulse mechanism. The system detects various types of UAVs and responds with electromagnetic pulses that disrupt their electronic systems regardless of their control method. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for different countermeasures for different drone types, providing adaptability across all autonomous and controlled UAV threats.
3Reliability
If electromagnetic pulses are emitted to disrupt UAV operations, then the ability to prevent mission success is improved, but the complexity of the defense system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines detection, decision-making, and electromagnetic pulse emission functions into an integrated defense system. The control device receives detection data, automatically determines the appropriate response, and triggers the electromagnetic pulse emission without requiring complex manual coordination. This merging of functions simplifies the overall system architecture while maintaining high reliability in preventing drone mission success, as the system operates as a cohesive unit rather than separate components.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Effectively combats UAVs with high probability, preventing mission success while minimizing collateral damage and allowing flexible, rapid deployment in various environments.
Implementation Method 1
an emitting device that is constructed for producing and emitting a high-energy electromagnetic pulse when the emitting device is triggered
Data Source
AI summary
A defense device for combating an unmanned aircraft includes a communications device configured for receiving communications information transmitted by at least one external signal source, an emitting device configured for producing and emitting a high-energy electromagnetic pulse in the event of triggering of the emitting device, and a control device configured to trigger the emission of the high-energy electromagnetic pulse depending on communications information received by the communications device. A protective configuration for combating an unmanned aircraft and a method for operating a protective configuration are also provided.